Travel
Da Nang, Vietnam
IMPORTANT:
Vietnam Visa Entry Requirements
US citizens must apply for an e-visa here, using the hotel address info provided below. The application generally takes 3-5 days to process. Please be extra mindful of the correspondences, as it is common to have issues with the application.
For those who have traveled to Vietnam in the past, please note that visa-on-arrival is no longer available.
Don’t forget to print the visa ahead of time!
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Residential address in Vietnam:
Naman Retreat, Truong Sa Road, Da Nang, 550000, VietnamProvince/City:
DA NANG CityDistrict:
NGU HANH SON DistrictWard/Commune:
HOA HAI Ward
For other countries, please review this site for more information on visa requirements.
How to get to Da Nang
We recommend flying into the international airports Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN) and then taking a short connecting flight to Da Nang (DAD). Alternatively, Da Nang may also be reached by plane via Tokyo (HND or NRT), Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG): each of these airports receive direct flights from the US. To get around — download the Grab app, which is Vietnam’s equivalent to Uber.
The welcome party will be on the night of Wednesday 3/19, so we recommend getting to Da Nang on Tuesday or Wednesday to settle in.
Where to Stay
The Naman Retreat
Hotel Booking
We have a discounted hotel block for wedding guests at the Naman Retreat, which includes different types of accommodations ranging from a standard hotel room to a 3-bedroom suite. For those looking for bit of added luxury, there are also private villas available at a discount. All room types include breakfast.
To book at the discounted group rate, please review the room types and use the booking request form below. Note that the USD prices for each room type are estimates based on a conversion rate of VND 24500 per USD and will not be precise as FX rates change day-to-day. Feel free to email reservations@namanretreat.com if you have any questions or need to make changes to your reservation.
Please book no later than end of December as the hotel will release the rooms to the public after this date. Cancellation is free up to 14 days before check-in.
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Babylon Serenity
Beautiful hotel room with 1 King bed or 2 twin beds and a lush terrace balcony. Sleek and modern finishings. Photos here.
Room (~46 sq. m.): ~$121 per night
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Bliss Sunlit Suites
Practical 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms with apartment-style finishings and sea views. Total area is split into different spaces - perfect for families. Photos here.
1BR suite (46 sq. m.): ~$123 per night
2BR suite (60-77 sq. m.): ~$200 per night
3BR suite (83 sq. m.): ~$291 per night -
Pool Villas
Standalone villas with 1 or 2 bedrooms and a small private pool on the ground floor. 2BR villa has 1 king bed and 2 twin beds (cannot be pushed together). Photos here.
1BR Rustic Pool Villa (100 sq.m.): ~$237 per night
2BR Hamlet Pool Villa (150 sq.m.): ~$376 per night1BR Rustic Pool Villa w/ spa: ~$261 per night
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Garden Pool Villas
Standalone garden view villas with 3 bedrooms over two stories, a large private swimming pool and a rooftop terrace. 2 King beds and 2 twin beds (can be pushed together). Photos here.
3BR Lush Pool Villa (607sq. m.).: ~$520 per night
3BR Harmony Pool Villa (850 sq. m): ~$641 per night3BR Lush Pool Villa w/ spa.: ~$581 per night
3BR Harmony Pool Villa w/ spa: ~$702 per night
Note: The spa services option on the villas include a 50-minute spa treatment per person (age 16+) per day. To schedule and for more info, please email pure.spa@namanretreat.com at least 72 hours ahead of arrival date, otherwise services are subject to availability.
What to Do
Activities in the Da Nang area
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Nature
Get ready for a hike day! The Marble Mountains are really close to the Naman Retreat and an easy half day activity.
To enjoy an incredible view, you’ll have to sweat your way through a few hundred steps. It’s recommended that you wear a good pair of shoes with grip because the weather has made some of the steps a little more precarious than others. Once you are there, don’t forget to check out the hidden caves inside the Marble Mountains with the Buddha statues and places of worship.
Another great option is to combine a visit to the My Son Ruins, dubbed the “Ankor Wat of Vietnam.”
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Scooter Adventure
The Hai Van Pass, made famous by this Top Gear clip, is drive-able from Naman Retreat — about an hour ride each way. Hilary and I absolutely loved doing this scenic ride through hairpin turns up and back down the mountain.
We can connect you with a guide and they will arrange for a scooter (motorbike) rental or Jeep pickup, depending on your appetite to ride.
Alternatively, another option is a visit to the Ba Na Hills, about 40 mins away, which is an amusement park with attractions including the famous hand bridge in the photo above. No scooter needed - you can use Grab or ask the hotel to arrange transportation.
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Water Adventure
The Cham islands are a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. These eight islands were originally settled by the Cham people, many of whom still live there today.
After exploring the local culture, you can snorkel along the beautiful coral reefs. The islands are about an hour away from Naman Retreat by boat.
After a speedboat ride, you’ll get to snorkel in the best snorkeling spots of the area, and you can also enjoy a sea walking experience.
There are also some interesting shrines and pagodas to check out around the Cham Islands to explore by land.
